Chapter 5 chapter Five

On this day, Miyako Konno went to Shibuya.Climbing up the ramp, I saw a Japanese-style house standing on the high hill.There she got off the taxi. It used to be a villa of a rich man.The hotel owner bought it and converted it.The garden on the slope remains intact.Because there are many scenic spots in the garden, this hotel is proud of it and vigorously promotes it. Miyako entered the door and immediately walked towards the tent.Along the slope, there is a path paved with scenery stones, dotted with streams and rockeries, bathed in the setting sun. The tent has just turned on the lights.The waitress in purple farm clothes came up to greet her and bowed to Miyako.

Miyako handed her her business card and said: "this is my name card." The waitress looked at the title of the publisher and was surprised. "Because of the work needs of our agency, I want to invite an author to stay with you for a few days. I don't know if it's okay? I want the best room." The waitress looked at Miyako's attire carefully, said "please wait a moment" and went inside.Presumably she was out of control on her own and brought in a fat, elderly waitress in charge.The door of the tent is latticed and curtains are hung.The head waitress stood there, bowed respectfully to Miyako, and asked, "I wonder what kind of room you want?"

"I want the best room. He is here for work, so he wants to be in a place with a good view." Miyako asked with a smile on her face. "Yes, he wrote something?" "Well, I'm a writer of novels. The rent is not afraid of being expensive. We pay it... We are an anonymous publishing house, so I settle the accounts by myself every day." "Just one person?" "Yes . . . he's the only one living here. But maybe I'll stay late if work calls for it." "It doesn't matter whether there are one person or two people, the rent remains the same. So, is dining for one person?"

"yes." "I don't know if you are satisfied, please take a look at the room first?" The head waitress led Miyako over the wet set stones.The road winds along the slope. The yard is quite spacious.The Shitamachi stretching from Shibuya to Gotanda stretches out like an ocean. "Hey, what a beautiful view!" Miyako didn't stop, admiring it for a while. "That's what customers say...the customer will be happy with this place." "yes." The path in the middle of the setting stone diverges halfway, and the buildings at the end of each branch are independent; some are like small tea houses; some are quite large.The well-tended trees in the courtyard spread their branches, the trunks of pine trees, and they were wrapped with straw mats.

Climb up the slopes along the winding paths.There are also private rooms.It is located at the southern end of the family and is surrounded by a bamboo fence in front. The head waitress opened the latticed door and invited Miyako to enter. There was a room with six mats and a room with about ten mats.The verandah faces south, and the vast sky and the distant view of Shitamachi leap into view at the same time. "It's one of the most expensive rooms we have here." The head waitress said to Miyako.This man was about thirty-seven or eight years old, with a down-cheeked face, fair skin, and sparse eyebrows that seemed to be shaved off.

"It must be quiet at night, right?" Miyako asked, looking around. "Then, needless to say...it's so far from the house over there." "Are you having a party here?" "Yes, it is open, but most of them end around ten o'clock at the latest. After the meeting is over, such a place is really silent. It is very suitable for people who write." "yes." "About how many days will you stay?" "That," Miyako said with a smile, "depends on the progress of the work. Is there a shower room?" "It is well equipped, and there is a refrigerator in the next room. There are beer, orange juice, cans, etc. in there. We will charge according to the amount if there is less."

Miyako looked around every corner. "I think it's not bad," Miyako said to the head waitress. "I'll ask the gentleman to come and see, and if he likes it, I'll invite him to live in. Tonight, whether he comes or not, I'll pay the rent anyway." Miyako paid according to the other party's request.On the way back, the head waitress asked: "Which gentleman is coming in?" "That's right," Miyako said with an ambiguous smile on her face, "Anyway, he will be satisfied, so why not tell you. It's Mr. Aonuma Tejiro." "Hey," the head waitress couldn't help but say in surprise, "is it Mr. Aonuma? I often read his novels too. Some of us waitresses like to read his works."

"That would be great. I told him he must be very happy." "People in our line of work read Aonuma-san's novels and feel deeply, although sometimes he also writes some nasty things." Miyako smiled. She walked out of the hotel, hailed a taxi, and drove towards the city center. On the way, she got off the car when she saw a public phone and asked the driver to wait. Dial the number and the hotel connects.Tell them to take them to Aonuma's room immediately. "Mr.?" Hearing Aonuma's voice, Miyako asked delicately, "It's me, do you know?"

"I know," Aonuma Tejiro said in a hoarse voice indifferently. "What time can I finish my current job?" "I can't say, it's endless anyway." "I've found a nice hotel. I'll show you right away. Will you go and see it, won't you?" "No," Aonuma Zhenjiro immediately refused, "I'm very busy, I can't get away." Aonuma's tone was very cold.Miyako knew why Aonuma was so unhappy.She held the microphone in one hand and stuck out her tongue involuntarily. "I'll go to your place to discuss this matter now, okay?" Miyako said again coquettishly.

"No, right now, I'm very busy." Aonuma refused, but this rejection had gaps like lava. "For work," Miyako continued, "you can take it to the hotel I have booked. That hotel is very good. It is on the high hill, and the scenery is very good. The room is more spacious than the current hotel, and the service attitude is also very good .” "..." "If the current work is not finished, please take it there and do it, okay?" "That's too embarrassing for me. The job is with another publisher." "It doesn't matter. I don't care about things like this. I just pay the rent."

"I'm sorry about that. Besides, even after finishing the current job, I don't know if I can do your job right away." "It doesn't matter. Anyway, please move to that hotel. If you are not satisfied, we can discuss another way. I just went to see that one. I like it very much." Aonuma remained silent, he must be thinking about it. "Anyway, I'll come to the hotel and tell you in detail in person." Aonuma did not refuse this time. Miyako got into the taxi waiting there and hurried to N Hotel. About three hours ago, Miyako met Imura, the general manager of Bank R, and got his promise that within a few days, she could borrow 2 million yen, which made Miyako even more powerful. When we arrived at the hotel, we went up to the fourth floor and knocked on Aonuma's door.As soon as he opened the door, he saw Aonuma Tejiro wearing a sweater, writing a manuscript on a small table by the window. "Hello." Miyako bowed and sat down on the guest chair.Seeing that he was working, he didn't dare to approach him immediately.However, after Miyako came in, Aonuma felt uncomfortable and stopped writing after writing two or three lines. Aonuma pulled out a cigarette from the drawer and turned around.Although he pretended to be nonchalant, he looked at Miyako with a subtle look in his eyes. Last night, in the car, Aonuma shook Miyako's hand for the first time.Maybe he can't forget it at this moment.This made him feel closer to Miyako. "You said you found a good hotel?" Aonuma puffed out a puff of blue smoke, and Miyako also took out a cigarette from her handbag and lit it.Her hand gestures and smoking posture are all mastered. "Come and see it with me now, okay?" Aonuma leaned back in the chair, scratched his shaggy curly hair, and said: "Yeah, the work isn't done yet..." "So, I called you just now. You can take all your work there. The mood has changed, and the work must have made great progress. In this way..." Miyako looked around the room and said, "There are white walls on all sides, it's almost It's a cell, don't you think?" "That's right, this is a prison cell," Aonuma raised his head, looked around and said, "However, wherever I work, it's a prison cell. It's good to go out and have fun. But the work is the same everywhere." "So, I will take good care of this point and make it up for you." Aonuma glanced at her, then looked away again. The gaze Aonuma cast instantly contained his hope, adventure, timidity, vigilance and temptation. In fact, Miyako's secretly seductive words changed Aonuma's expression.On the surface, nothing happened, but the muscles on the face appeared tense.Indeed, Aonuma reacted. Today, Miyako made up more than usual, and chose a pretty kimono.Although it is not fancy, it is the simple and elegant Shiozawa pattern that she usually likes. Miyako knows that her hairline is beautiful.Today, the hair is also tied back to accentuate it.She has a long face and this hairstyle is most suitable. Aonuma was still hesitant.He seemed to be wondering how to correctly judge the care that Miyako spoke of.However, last night, the opportunity to grab Miyako's hand gave Aonuma courage. In addition, Aonuma Zhenjiro is still planning.The publishing houses urged him to submit a novel written in one go, but he has not been able to fulfill his promise so far.It would be a loss to his reputation as a writer if it were published from an obscure publisher like Miyako's.He asked for a payment to make up for this loss.However, he is currently not sure whether he can obtain such a reward.This kind of worry is shown on the face that just spits out green smoke. "It's okay to go," Aonuma Tejiro finally said, "However, I'm sorry to add to your burden on your company." He is lying, this is not the truth, he is continuing to test.Miyako immediately saw through his psychology.She is very familiar with a man's heart. "Well, it doesn't matter. I've told you several times. It's all right for me to get you where I want you to be." "So you want to take me prisoner?" "Please be my prisoner, thoroughly..." Miyako stared at Aonuma with wide, black eyes.The light coming in from outside made one of her eyes sparkle. "A prisoner?" Aonuma suppressed his excitement and glanced at Miyako.The eyes of the two met.When their eyes met, Aonuma was the first to look away. "Won't you?" "yes." Aonuma stood up slowly.There is still some distance from Miyako.Shortening the distance, his tall body approached Miyako.He did not sit down, but stood beside the woman, watching her posture from above. "Sir, I see how tired you are." Miyako said looking up at Aonuma. "I'm here alone, no one is coming to see me, of course I'm going to be tired." "Well, no one brought you anything?" "There is no such person." "How dreary it is to be alone. I pity you." "Maybe the work will go a little better if you have someone like you as a company." Aonuma Tejiro's voice became even hoarse. A smile spread across Miyako's face. "People like me can't leave every step of the way. I'm afraid it will affect your work. I can't even write a line." "..." Aonuma swallowed. "Only when you are resting. In that case, I will do whatever you want. The condition is that you must write..." "Okay, just write." Aonuma quickly reached out and grabbed Miyako's shoulder. Aonuma Tejiro put his hands on Miyako's shoulders and pressed her against the back of the chair.He knelt down and stared at Miyako's face. With her shoulders pressed against the back of the chair, Miyako looked into the eyes of Aonuma who was approaching.Miyako smiled.This is not a smile that seduces a man, but a smile that wants to get rid of a difficult situation. For a moment, Aonuma had a hesitant look in his eyes. "No," said Miyako, "not now." Aonuma relaxed his hand.Miyako felt the pressure on her shoulders lessen.However, Aonuma immediately hugged Miyako's body with greater strength. "no." Miyako cupped the opponent's chin with her hand, keeping him away from her face.Aonuma desperately wants to hug Miyako. "gentlemen." Suddenly, Miyako laughed out loud.A burst of her loud voice made Aonuma suddenly feel at a loss. "What are you laughing at?" Aonuma said angrily. "Because..." Miyako said before stopping her laughter, "Because it's so funny." "funny?" "You have taken such a sudden action. It seems that you are an ordinary man." Aonuma let go and stood in front of her. "Can't you?" "Didn't I promise it? It's not the time, no way." "Conditions, do you understand?" "That was my own suggestion." Miyako straightened her chest.Sweat dripped from Aonuma's forehead, and he glanced at the bottom of the woman's clothes.A stubborn look flashed in his eyes. Miyako stood up slowly, wrapped her hand around Aonuma Tejiro's fingers, and said: "I'll take you to that hotel." Aonuma didn't move his hands or feet anymore.Although she grabbed her hand, her spirit was already bruised. "Just pack it up." Aonuma Tejiro complied. Miyako sat on a chair, watching Aonuma busy with preparations with great energy.Miyako slowly exhaled the cigarette. Miyako had already heard about Aonuma's personality.In this line of work, it is natural to hear rumors about other editors.Aonuma has experienced all kinds of "girl tours".This is reflected in his works, and his erotic performance is very popular with readers.It is said that he is now having relationships with three women, two are waitresses in restaurants and one is a geisha. The editor also introduced such an episode: Once, a certain publishing house held a lecture trip, and Aonuma was invited to go to other places.There was a woman who made an appointment with Aonuma in Tokyo and rushed there.However, there was another woman who knew that Aonuma was going on a lecture trip, so she "stalked and chased" her without authorization.The two women might run into each other at the destination, and Aonuma tried every means to get out of this crisis.This rumor, fueled with jealousy, spread everywhere. Qingzhao Zhenjiro always put on a sullen face.This is his credo.Some women are completely smitten with him because of this relationship.However, some editors said that this was Aonuma's acting skills, and they admired his skillful way of dealing with women.Aonuma hurriedly packed his things into the suitcase. He took out the suit from the closet, put it on, and called the waiter. "Okay, I will listen to you from now on. You can do whatever you like." "That's it," Miyako said, standing up from the chair, "but work must be done properly." "of course." The waiter moved the luggage away. At this time, the phone in the room rang.Aonuma excitedly picked up the microphone. "Manuscript, not today, hand in tomorrow." The other party probably said something in surprise. "It doesn't matter. Allow me to delay for a day... the place? I'm moving out from here," Aonuma glanced at Miyako and said, "I can't tell you where to move this time. Manuscript, please send someone to the place I designated Pick it up somewhere. Yes, at noon tomorrow, come to the teahouse in front of Shibuya Station... Well, where is it good... Yes, wait for me in front. At one o'clock in the afternoon, I will go there. Don't worry Well, no mistake." Miyako answered Aonuma's gaze with a smile. "It's all your fault. You've caused a lot of trouble for other editors." After getting in the car, Aonuma said to Miyako who was sitting next to him, "He was in a panic after listening to the phone call. Originally, we had an appointment to finish the manuscript tonight, and called They came to pick up the manuscript around eight o'clock." "I'm sorry," Miyako apologized, "But, can you finish the manuscript tonight? I hope you can come to an end for now." "Then, I'm too sorry." "But, didn't you promise to deliver the manuscript tonight?" "That's true. However, this is only possible if I stay in the original hotel and don't move out. When I change places, I don't feel good for a while. I probably let it go. Tonight, I really want to take a good rest. " Aonuma grabbed Miyako's hand.He held Miyako's hand, testing whether she kept her promise. "You, come!" "It will come." "when?" "Any time." There was a faint smile on Miyako's mouth. "Is this true?" "This is the condition. I will not violate it." "Okay," Aonuma said as if he was getting excited, "In this case, when I get to the hotel, I'll write as hard as I can." "Have you already conceived the manuscript for us?" "...about the same." Once at the hotel, led by the waitress, Aonuma Tejiro scanned the yard and walked.Miyako followed. Walking into the private room, Aonuma stood on the verandah, overlooking the Shitamachi area when the lights were just on. "How is it?" Miyako asked standing beside him. "Well, not bad." "Here, it's very different from that gloomy hotel. Here, you can still hear the sound of playing the Sanxian." A banquet was probably in progress, and the sound of shamisen and singing came from not far away. "I heard that the banquet usually ends after nine o'clock. After that, it was very quiet. Sir, you can have a big fight here." "yes." When work was mentioned, Aonuma looked gloomy. "Is the idea for our work really good?" If Aonuma hadn't conceived it well, the promise to start writing tomorrow would be unreliable. "In general. Come tonight, and then I will tell you my plan." "Okay. What time do you come?" "How about ten o'clock?" Aonuma asked, looking at Miyako's face. "Okay. This is work. You have to come later." "Before that, I'll finish the current job. When you come, talk about the plan, and then drink two cups of it." "Okay, let's do it like this." Miyako looked at her watch, it was almost seven o'clock.She said, "Please take a look at the room first." Miyako showed Aonuma in the order that the waitress showed her just now.In the bath, natural stone is installed around the faucet, and it is decorated like a bathroom in the rock. "Please take a comfortable bath here after finishing your work." "Does it take you so long to come?" Aonuma seemed a little uneasy, as if worried that she would not come. "Keep your promise and come to visit at ten o'clock...I am also very serious. I hope you will write a good work. A work of Mr. is related to whether our publishing house can gain the trust of readers." "My responsibility is heavy." "However, in order to provide you with a good writing environment, I am willing to do anything." Aonuma cast her fiery gaze on Miyako's face again. When Aonuma was about to reach out to her, Miyako quickly slipped past him, opened the bathroom door and said: "Sir, the waitress has brought tea." After Miyako left the hotel, she hailed a taxi and headed for Ginza. I got off the car on the boulevard, walked into a tea room, and borrowed the phone there. "Which one? Ah, Fang? I'm Miyako," she said with a smile while holding the microphone, "But are you there?" "Well, yes." The voice on the receiver answered.After waiting for a long time, another person's voice came. "But you, long time no see." "What's the matter, it's you. Why did you suddenly think of calling me? Where are you now?" "Ginza. It's not far from your shop." "Come here." "are you busy?" "Well. But it doesn't matter, you come." "I'm just around the corner and I need your help with something. Could you sneak out for twenty minutes?" "Well," the other party said after thinking for a while, "Okay, I'll go right away. Which teahouse are you in?" After Miyako told her the name of the teahouse, she put down the live cylinder. Miyako sat down and drank half a cup of coffee when a twenty-seven or eight-year-old woman in a kimono walked in. Miyako sat on the seat and waved to her. A white, plump woman was sitting opposite Miyako with a smile.The eyes are small and the lower lip is slightly protruding.Contrary to Miyako's upright and indifferent face, she looks delicate.The gorgeous clothes matched her face very well. "You are very busy, I am really sorry." Miyako asked her to smoke.The other party skillfully smoked a cigarette. "What's the matter, it seems that I suddenly remembered it," she smiled and puffed out a puff of smoke, and asked, "How are you, sir?" "Well, same old." "What a good man, he looks like a Bodhisattva, and I can't find another one." "I often ask you, how is your elder sister?" "Thank you... so, where is that person?" "Just saw him today." "Humph." "Don't guess. I met him at the bank in a fair manner." "Your relationship has lasted so long. After all, Mr. Imura is in love with you." "Who knows, I heard that he also maintains a relationship with the one from Xinqiao." "That's another matter. You have a husband, and Mr. Imura intends to take you in once you get divorced. He's really in love with you. I know that." "Okay, don't mention it." "No, both sides are too pitiful." "You mean me?" "Where did you go. I said, your husband and Mr. Imura are too pitiful." "The poorest, maybe me." "Nothing. You love your husband and work hard at the job you like. Have you enjoyed it properly? If you were a man, you would definitely be a great entrepreneur." "But you, can you guarantee it?" Miyako said with a smile. "Compared with the customers who come to our store as the general manager and director, I believe you can do it. Because you have worked together in our store, you can still be friends, otherwise, you would not be able to do it at all. will put me in the eye." "Ah, this is amazing!" Miyako said, brushing away the green smoke floating in front of her eyes with her hand, "Then, based on the friendship you mentioned, can you agree to one of my requests? And, tonight..." "Why are you in such a hurry? What's the matter?" "It's really hard to speak." "It doesn't matter if you want to use me anyway, I am willing to be used by you." "What an amazing friendship." Miyako put her pretty face close to Keneko's ear and said: "I said, but you, tonight, I want to ask you to risk your life."

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